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  1. nig

    My car has died (allegedly)

    My car has died (allegedly) Problem thus: It is vauxhall astra 1999 automatic diesel Trouble starting car on these cold mornings but starts eventually. After no use over the weekend it refused to start at all. Is now at garage still not starting. Garage can't do a computer diagnostic and...
  2. nig

    Renualt espace diesel

    my bt line is not working for some reson so please call me on 07816863463.:D or e-mail/ pm Very sorry i just did not see the trees for the woods,was talking to my nabour at the same time. Item For Sale:renualt espace turbo diesel. Price:£600 LocationDidcot,Oxfordshire...
  3. nig

    Carb or fuel injection

    They have no soul...;)
  4. nig

    Your best DIY car mod

    I cut the roof off a morris marina with a can opener, some years later i saw it in abingdon still the same driving around.
  5. nig

    Carb or fuel injection

    and me too why make things hard lol.
  6. nig

    insurance

    £300 i pay for a renualt espace 2.1 i think they put the price up when ever there is an excuese to do so .but th3y never seem to drop it if we have a nice summer do thay.
  7. nig

    Electric motor v petrol

    3 Phase 4 pole 415v of now, im only just learning but getting an ider where im going i will have two paddles on the stering wheel one for ice other for Ac motor. well thats the plan for now.
  8. nig

    Electric motor v petrol

    Ac recharges when not being used so are perfect for me ( reganarative braking) that sort of thing.
  9. nig

    Electric motor v petrol

    Im only having two battries at most i will plum in a 100+amp generater running off the crank. 100amps would run about 30kw motor witch would probley need about 40 battries @ 2.5 amps continus. Ac is easer for me, looked at Dc and is not for me. need around 240v -416v at least.
  10. nig

    Electric motor v petrol

    As most would agree the sound of the enging would be missed most as an electric one is quite but looking into some of these motors im going to put one in mine at the front ther is some great weight savings to be had but the power is awrsome. my engine without alt,startermotor no frywheel comes...
  11. nig

    Help me - tuning a carb engine

    ive found that too, also there are many types of jet's. there is so much you can do with carb's id love to talk more about posts of intrest but it takes me years to type out so tend to keep them short. also known as needles, i think it a bit of both.
  12. nig

    What is camber and toe

    Very intresting as this is something i will be looking in to later. did find a site about this and have saved it some ware.
  13. nig

    Torque

    Will lose some off flywheel 2kg' max.but 0.7 im inpressed, do love torquey engines so i can imagen so. got diff down from 7.9kg's to 3.8kg's as it all helps.
  14. nig

    If you had a 500bhp car

    I'd Have it only for a bit of fun like a treat. and you probley live a bit longer too ;)
  15. nig

    What is back pressure

    Yes two differnt fish. burn is what you wantv an explosion is not what you. want
  16. nig

    would you trade me? My Jag for your......???

    id have it and swap for a renualt espace turbo diesel if you can delever it ;)
  17. nig

    Pikeys gone an got another mk2......

    Have done some bits but have had my little girl all week so missed out ,but monday is free so can get sill's finished should get down to 17.6kg's for both
  18. nig

    mufflers for V12

    i had a jps in black and gold she was a bute to nice to pinch the engine out off
  19. nig

    Does global warming exist

    Spot on
  20. nig

    Project Fiero

    That's fair enought hope you have better luck next time.
  21. nig

    MrB's skyline RB30/25 gtst

    Love them, keep up the good work she will be nice nice weight saving.
  22. nig

    Project Fiero

    Stick it out don't give up we all go through problems.;)
  23. nig

    Pikeys gone an got another mk2......

    well played my cost is about £50 ish could have sold most never mind have some bit to sell , not done much too cold:(
  24. nig

    rover200 weight loss plan

    Not a lot left now ,there go's another good car lol 1 sill down to 9.3kg If there is not enough room may stick an electric motor insted found one theats 120kg 65bhp continus and about 350+nm . Electric motor up-date For my second engine looking for around 10-20kW. To get 12kW out...
  25. nig

    Does global warming exist

    desellerization i think that's how it's spelt. that's the one that worries me.
  26. nig

    mufflers for V12

    Yes but only joking as i would love one allways have.:(
  27. nig

    mufflers for V12

    Sorry cant help but ill have the engine if no use.;)
  28. nig

    Classic Mini engines ?

    And a 12g940 head if im right its was a long time age when i hag one of them.
  29. nig

    jaguar 3.6 xjs coupe

    im thinking of getting a v12 engine if cheap. sooo sweeet
  30. nig

    Help me - tuning a carb engine

    Carbs are more fun and i think more easy to play with. don't like fuel injection.
  31. nig

    Does global warming exist

    We are over due a ice age witch is around every 12.500 years and the planet needs to warm up for it to happern but we are to blame as well the planet is an engine so needs looking after too.
  32. nig

    Is using less than all cylinders damaging?

    Have been thinking the same about 2 x 4cy engines side by side
  33. nig

    rover200 weight loss plan

    it keeps changing lol not sure yet.
  34. nig

    rover200 weight loss plan

    kill joy lol;)
  35. nig

    weight loss

    I would love carbon but it is too expensive just for mucking around.
  36. nig

    Different Types of Engine

    may be start it like a bump truck with a decompression leaver;)
  37. nig

    Different Types of Engine

    id have a 2000cc single for fun.
  38. nig

    rover200 weight loss plan

    Chassy now at 77.6 kg's
  39. nig

    weight loss

    Best yet whot i would do
  40. nig

    manifold polishing tips wanted

    I agree just matching the manfolds to head ports can be well out just take it easy best still is to pratice on a old head ive cut old heads up before just to find the wall thickness.

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